Emory University School of Medicine Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Dunwoody, GALast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Large clinical volume, diverse and complex clinical scenarios, diverse patient populations and practice locations, strong mentorship and research opportunities, strong fellowship and/or job placement track record.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

SF Match Central App

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$84K-$87K

21 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Paul Ghareeb, MD
Emory University School of Medicine

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Brittany D Norman, BS
Emory Univ

[email protected]
(404) 778-7290

Survey Received: 7/8/2026

Program ID: 3601221024

Locations

Emory University School of Medicine
2000
2021 Pernoshal Ct
Dunwoody, GA 30338-6405

Sponsor Location

Emory University School of Medicine

1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Emory University Hospital

1364 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30365-2225

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Atlanta)

1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

Grady Health System

80 Butler St Se
Atlanta, GA 30335

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

1101 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342-1600

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

25 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

12.6:1

Program Participation

Participates In

San Francisco Match

Doesn't Participate In

NRMP Main Match
Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Does not offer open house or second look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 2 CK

Yes

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

5 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

2.2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

38.5%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (13)

Non-Physicians (3)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every ninth night

Year 2 - Every ninth night

Year 3 - Every ninth night

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Yes

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 12

Year 22

Year 32

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

NOV1

Interview Offer Dates

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

3 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

25%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Hospitalist track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$84K-$87K

Year 6 through Year 8

Year 6

$83,676

Year 7

$85,117

Year 8

$87,338

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Dunwoody, GA

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Emory University School of Medicine Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Does not offer open house or second look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs